Actor and University of Illinois Chicago alum Michael Gross joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the donation of more than 50 boxes of papers, scripts, photographs and other memorabilia from his long career to the University Library Special Collections; ‘Family Ties’ and working with Michael J. Fox, Meredith Baxter, Justine Bateman, his role as Burt Gummer in the ‘Tremors’ franchise and his love of Chicago.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer and his most recent special, ‘The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago 2’. Meet the creators and enthusiasts who tell the stories of how these innovative and uniquely magnificent spaces and places across many of Chicago’s neighborhoods came to be, why they are meaningful to the people who live and work nearby, and why we should all know their histories. Stream it now at wttw.com/beautifulplaces.

Norman Lear, the television writer, producer and director who redefined TV comedy by pushing boundaries through the use of controversial social issues as subjects for humor, has died at age 101. In 2014, WGN Radio’s Dave Plier spoke with Lear about his career creating groundbreaking television.

Marty Krofft, along with his brother Sid, were responsible for some of the most memorable children’s TV shows of the 1960s and 1970s including “The Banana Splits,” “H.R. Pufnstuf,” and “Land of the Lost,” as well as other hits including “Donny & Marie.” Marty died Saturday at age 86. In 2018, shortly after receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Television Academy, Marty Krofft joined WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about his career.

Comedy icon Chevy Chase joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the classic holiday film ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’, Caddyshack, Fletch, Funny Farm, and his appearance at The Chicago Theatre on Sunday, November 26th.

For tickets visit chicagotheater.com/theaters

Weber Grill Ambassador Kevin Kolman talks turkey on your grill, sides and more, and actress Tiffani Thiessen shares recipes for your Thanksgiving leftovers.

Music legend Johnny Mathis joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about his 60-year career, his love of holiday music, and his Christmas Show at The Rosemont Theatre on Saturday, December 9th. Visit Johnnymathis.com for more!

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Dave Schwan share the history of the very first Thanksgiving and the traditions that have developed over the years.

TV legend Henry Winkler joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about his journey in life, on television and in the movies from his memoir ‘Being Henry: The Fonz & Beyond’. He tells stories of his childhood, challenges with dyslexia, his time at Emerson College and Yale, auditions, first roles, TV shows from ‘Happy Days’ to ‘Barry’, movies from ‘Night Shift’ to ‘The Waterboy’ and more. To purchase Henry’s new book, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Being-Henry-Fonz-Beyond/dp/1250888093.

Grammy Award-winning rockstar and activist Melissa Etheridge joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about her latest book, ‘Talking to My Angels’, taking stock of her intervening years, recounting the euphoric triumphs and the life-altering tragedies of her life. Plus, her new Broadway show, ‘My Window,’ and why she loves her favorite NFL football team.